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Sterling steady at 10-week high in quiet end to busy week

Sterling was little changed at $1.3606 and a touch softer against the euro at 86.32 pence, after jumping sharply against both on Thursday International News...

Apple sales beat expectations powered by Mac, but iPhone hits supply constraints

Apple said sales and profits were $111.18 billion and $2.01 per share for the fiscal second quarter ended March 28, above analyst expectations of...

UK raises terrorism threat level after stabbings as Starmer says Jews are scared

The increase to the second-highest threat level out of five means a terrorist attack within the next six months is highly likely, following Wednesday's...

Over 40% of UK firms suffered cyber attack last year, survey finds

Approximately 612,000 businesses reported at least one cyber breach or attack in 2025/26, the government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found International News via Reuters: More than...

Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister

Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, ​on Monday named Zaidi as ‌its nominee for the post of prime minister, a coalition...

Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four young children at nursery school

The judge said an investigation of Christopher Okello Onyum's phone and laptop had found searches including "schools near me" and "ISIS beheading", a reference...

Britain’s King Charles bids farewell to Trump as US state visit ends

The official reason for the royal trip was to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. winning its independence from British colonial rule International News...

Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London

The sculpture, which bears Banksy's signature on the plinth, was dropped into place from a low-loader overnight, according to a video posted on the...

UK PM Starmer says Jews are scared, promises action after London stabbings

Starmer, who has faced severe criticism from some in the Jewish community for the government's response, promised more police in Jewish areas International News via...

Reputed head of crime family to run again for seat in Irish parliament

Hutch's name is among the confirmed candidates on the Dublin city returning officer's website for the May 22 Dublin Central constituency by-election for the...

Bank of England holds rates and spells out inflation risks from Iran war

The Monetary Policy Committee's nine members voted 8-1 to keep the BoE's benchmark Bank Rate at 3.75% with only Chief Economist Huw Pill seeking...

Global oil price retreats after hitting 4-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation

The market moved higher after Axios, citing unidentified sources, reported late on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing...
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